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Abstracts from the 19th Annual Scientific Conference of Montenegrin Sports Academy and “Sport, Physical Activity and Health: Contemporary perspectives”: Dubrovnik, Croatia. 7-10 April 2022 Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Dusko Bjelica,Stevo Popovic,Selcuk Akpinar,Damir Sekulic
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Marketing Concept in Elite Team Sports Clubs in Serbia: Impact of Leadership Styles, Organizational Learning Culture, and Climate for Innovation Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Radenko M. Matic
This research tested the interactions among organizational learning culture, leadership styles, climate for innovation, and marketing concept of sports clubs in team sports. The study included elite sport managers (N=118), from four team sports (football, basketball, handball, and volleyball), who participated in the highest rank of national competition in Serbia. The organizational learning culture
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An Examination of Loading Profiles for Youth Athletes Performing the Hang Power Clean Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Kelton D. Mehls,Sarah C. Martinez,Connor Edwards
Weightlifting derivatives have become an increasingly popular form of resistance training among youth athletes over the past decade. This study aimed to examine the loading profiles of youth athletes during the hang power clean to determine optimal loading parameters for force, power, rate of force development, and barbell velocity. Sixteen male youth athletes (Age: 16.94 ± 0.97 years; Height: 180
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Repeated Sprint Ability of Youth Football Players in the Same Age Category According to Playing Position and Competition Level Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Onat Çetin,Mehmet Koçak
This study aims to examine repeated sprint performances of young soccer players in the same age category according to competition level and playing positions. 67 young soccer players in the U16 age category and from 4 different teams competing in two different competition levels participated voluntarily in this study. The participants performed the Bangsbo Sprint Test adapted by Wragg (7×34,2 m with
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Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Croatian Preschool Children: A Population-Based Study Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Maja Vukelja,Dragan Milanovic,Sanja Salaj
This study aimed to determine the differences in physical activity and sedentary behaviour in preschool children living in different geographical regions. Preschool children (N=1625) and their parents from different parts of Croatia, from urban and rural settlements, participated in this cross-sectional, population-based study. Parents completed the Netherlands Physical Activity Questionnaire (NPAQ)
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The Relative Age Effect on Athletes of the Santa Catarina Basketball Federation Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Larissa F. P. Maciel,Alexandra Folle,Mônica C. Flach,Sara C. Silva,Walan R. da Silva,Mariana K. Beirith,Carine Collet
This study analyses the relative age effect (RAE) in basketball athletes, considering the categories (U13, U15, U17, and U19), sex, number of games and average points. The participants were 1,455 Brazilian athletes aged between 9 and 19 who participated in the Santa Catarina State Basketball Championship in the 2018 season. To test the RAE, the Chi-square test (χ2) was performed to compare the observed
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MJSSM Editors among Top Scientists Cited Worldwide in Stanford List Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Bojan Masanovic
In ancient times, science was practiced only by the privileged, primarily because of its poor accessibility. However, the development of ICT has enabled modern man to make science much more accessible to him/ her. For that reason, today, there are many more scientists who are trying to change the world for the better with their activities. In the race for new knowledge and original discoveries, scientists
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Match Running Performance of Brazilian Professional Soccer Players according to Tournament Types Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Lucas de Albuquerque Freire,Michele A. Brito,Pablo Merino Muñoz,Diego Ignacio Valenzuela Pérez,Hugo Cerda Kohler,Esteban A. Aedo-Muñoz,Maamer Slimani,Ciro José Brito,Nicola L. Bragazzi,Hela Znazen,Bianca Miarka
The present study aimed to report different level games in terms of their external game loads, using data collected from GPS performance indicators in Brazilian soccer teams. We used measures of 464 performances of professional soccer athletes during the National Tournament (NT=265), State Tournament (ST=89), National Cup (NC=44), and the International Tournament (IT=66). The performance analysis included
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Analysis of Crossing Opportunities at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Michalis Mitrotasios,Alliance Kubayi,Vasilis Armatas,Paul Larkin
The purpose of this study was to investigate open-play crosses at the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament, with spe- cific reference to the mechanism and match status of the crosses. Descriptive statistics (i.e., frequency counts and percentages) and chi-square tests of association were used to analyse the data. The study observed a total of 949 crosses, resulting in 20 goals scored (2.1%). Descriptive
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Differences in the Most Demanding Scenarios of Basketball Match-Play between Game Quarters and Playing Positions in Professional Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Franc Garcia,Hugo Salazar,Jordan L. Fox
The purpose of this study was to compare the most demanding scenarios (MDS) encountered by professional basketball players across game quarters and playing positions during official match-play. Ten professional bas- ketball players were monitored during 11 matches using a local positioning system. Peak physical demands were measured via total distance, distance >18 and >21 km·h -1 , number of sprints
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Effects of Different Levels of Fatigue on Vertical Jump Performance, Vertical Stiffness, and Intralimb Coordination Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Débora Aparecida Knihs,Jonathan Ache Dias,Juliano Dal Pupo
This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of different levels of muscular fatigue on vertical jump perfor- mance, vertical stiffness, and intralimb coordination. Seventeen physically active men performed two fatigue protocols (low volume and high volume) composed of continuous vertical jumps on separate weeks. Jump height, vertical stiffness, and intralimb coordination were measured during
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Participation in Physical Activity is Associated with Well-being in European University Students Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Miguel Peralta,João Santos,Joana Bordado,Duarte Henriques-Neto,João Martins,Pedro Cruz,Élvio Rúbio Gouveia,Adilson Marques
This study’s objective was to analyse the associations between physical activity (PA) and well-being in a rep- resentative sample of European university students. This cross-sectional study was based on data from the European Social Survey round 6, 2012, comprising 3,143 European university students (1456 men and 1687 women) from 27 countries, with a mean age of 21.3±2.9 years. Socio-demographic data
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The Effects of Aquatic Watsu Therapy on Gross Motor Performance and Quality of Life for Children with Cerebral Palsy Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Ertan Tufekcioglu,Ferman Konukman,Fatih Kaya,Duran Arslan,Goksel Ozan,Mustafa Sait Erzeybek,Esam A. Al-Sawi
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of Immersion and Watsu® therapy protocols on children with cerebral palsy. Gross motor function (GMF), spasticity (MAS), and Quality of Life (QoL) parameters of twenty-three children (age: 7.5±2.8, BMI: 17±3.7) were measured. Subjects received Watsu® therapy and Immersion protocols in Watsu-Immersion (W-I, n=12) and Immersion-Watsu (I-W n=11) groups
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Differences in Subject-Specific Competences between Slovenian and Italian Physical Education Teachers Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Marjeta Kovac,Bojan Leskosek,Gregor Jurak,Miha Marinsek,Milos Tul
This cross-sectional study was designed to analyse the differences between the subject-specific competenc- es of Slovenian and Italian physical education (PE) teachers. The participants, 669 Slovenian and 484 Italian PE teachers, evaluated their professional competences with a self-administered questionnaire on a four-level Likert scale. A t-test for independent samples indicates differences in the
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Validity and Reliability of a Smartphone and Digital Inclinometer in Measuring the Lower Extremity Joints Range of Motion Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Walaa S. Mohammad,Faten F. Elattar,Walaa M. Elsais,Salameh O. AlDajah
In clinical settings, available valid and reliable tools are important components in evaluating the lower extremity range of motion. Although the digital inclinometer is highly reliable compared to the universal goniometer, its availability and high cost impede its extensive use. Nowadays, smartphone applications have become widely available to clinicians for assessing the joint range of motion. The
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Efficacy of the WATERinMOTION Aquatics Exercise Programme on the Body Weight and Composition of Sedentary Older Women with Overweight/Obesity Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Mohammadreza Rezaeipour,Gennady Leonidovich Apanasenko,Zahra Raghi
Some controversy remains regarding the effects of aquatic exercise on body weight and composition. The purpose of this study was to determine the short-term impacts of the WATERinMOTION aquatics exercise program on body weight and composition without nutritional intervention in sedentary older women with overweight/ obesity. The study was developed as a quasi-experimental project (pre/post-study).
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Factors that Differentiate Winning and Losing in Men’s University Basketball Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Kenneth Marius R. Raval,Jeffrey C. Pagaduan
The objective of this study is to analyse the game-related statistics that differentiate winning and losing teams, according to the finale game scores in a men’s university basketball league. Samples were gathered from the archival data of the 2019–2020 regular season of the league. Sixteen game-related statistics were analysed: two- and three-point field-goals (both successful and unsuccessful), free-throws
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Effect of Oral Supplementation with L-Carnitine on Performance Time in a 5000 m Race and Responses of Free Fatty Acid and Carnitine Concentrations in Trained-Endurance Athletes Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Mohammad Fayiz AbuMoh'd,Michael Yong Hwa Chia,Walid Alsababha
This study was designed to determine the effect of oral supplementation with L-carnitine on the performance time in a 5000 m race. In addition, free fatty acid, blood carnitine, lactate, and glucose responses to the race following the supplementation period were measured. Twenty male trained-endurance athletes were randomly divided into two groups (L-carnitine, n = 10 (22.13 ± 2.66 yrs) or placebo
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Physical Demands in Three Different Basketball Competitions Played By the Same Under-18 Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Hugo Salazar,Franc Garcia,Luka Svilar,Julen Castellano
The goal of this study was to compare the physical demands of the same team in three different basketball com- petitions (EBA league (EBA), U18 regional league (U18L), and a U18 international tournament (U18T)) during the same season. Data from eleven U18 players (age: 16.92 ± 0.67 years) were collected using inertial movement units. As external load variables, Player Load (PL), accelerations (ACC)
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Effects of Mentha Piperita Essential Oil Uptake or Inhalation on Heart Rate Variability and Cardiopulmonary Regulation during Exercise Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Tso-Yen Mao,Chun-Feng Huang,De-Yen Liu,Chien-Ting Chen,Chin-Cheng Yang
This study compares the effects of the uptake or inhalation of 50uL Mentha piperita (MP) essential oil for 10 days on heart rate variability (HRV) and cardiopulmonary regulation during various exercise intensities. Forty-eight healthy male subjects were randomly assigned to MP uptake (MPU; n=16), MP inhalation (MPI; n=16), and control group (C; n=16). All participants were measured resting HRV, respiratory
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Supplementation with Ziziphus Jujuba Suppresses Apoptosis Signals in Neutrophils after Acute Exercise Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Seyed Morteza Tayebi,Karsten Krüger,Farahnaz Ebrahimi,Abbas Izadi,Maryam Roushan,Anna V. Nenasheva
It is suggested that jujube might benefit exercise-induced immune fluctuations, specifically on neutrophils’ apoptosis regulation, but its cellular mechanism is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of one-week supplemen- tation with Ziziphus jujuba on pro- and anti-apoptotic protein levels of neutrophils in response to a session of circuit resistance exercise. Fourteen young, healthy
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Abstracts from the 18th Annual Scientific Conference of Montenegrin Sports Academy and 16th FIEP European Congress “Sport, Physical Education, Physical Activity and Health: Contemporary perspectives”: Dubrovnik, Croatia. 8-11 April 2021 Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-04-20 Dusko Bjelica,Stevo Popovic,Selçuk Akpınar,Dario Novak
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Validation in Young Soccer Players of the Modified Version of the Harre Circuit Test: The Petrucci Ability Test Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Marco Petrucci,Luca Petrigna,Francesco Pomara,Maria Cusmà Piccione,Marianna Alesi,Antonino Bianco
The evaluation of soccer players’ physical fitness from youth onward is important for monitoring performance and planning training. While health-related factors present valid and reliable tests, the skill-related component should be studied in depth. An interesting test to evaluate the skill-related factors is the Harre circuit test (HTC); unfortunately, this test includes the somersault, an element
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The Attack in Volleyball from the Perspective of Social Network Analysis: Refining Match Analysis through Interconnectivity and Composite of Variables Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Joao Bernardo Martins,Jose Afonso,Patrícia Coutinho,Ricardo Fernandes,Isabel Mesquita
This study aimed to develop an instrument for analysing the attack in high-level volleyball considering the refined variables adjacent to the attack action, the interconnection between direct and indirect actions, the impact of the previous action, and the formation of composite variables. The game complexes were approached as interacting subsystems. The primary goal was to understand the influence
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Peak External Intensity Decreases across Quarters during Basketball Games Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Jordan L. Fox,Hugo Salazar,Franc Garcia,Aaron T. Scanlan
The purpose of this study was to compare peak external intensities across game quarters in basketball. Eight semi-professional male players were monitored using accelerometers. For all quarters, peak intensities were determined via moving averages for PlayerLoad/minute (PL·min-1) using sample durations of 15 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, and 5 min. Linear mixed models and effect sizes (ES) were
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Game-Centred Study Using Eigenvector Centrality in High-Level Women’s Volleyball: Play Efficacy is Independent of Game Patterns… Or is it? Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Lorenzo Laporta,Beatriz Valongo,José Afonso,Isabel Mesquita
In sports, it is often assumed that distinct game patterns may influence the outcome of the play differently. However, a few articles about men’s volleyball have suggested that play efficacy may rely more on the quality of individual attack actions, and not on game patterns. Therefore, the goal of this paper was to scrutinize if and how game patterns influence play efficacy in high-level women’s volleyball
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Effect of Acute Sodium Bicarbonate Intake on Sprint-Intermittent Performance and Blood Biochemical Responses in Well-Trained Sprinters Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Mohammad Fayiz AbuMoh’d,Walid Alsababha,Yazan Haddad,Ghaid Obeidat,Yaser Telfah
The present study was designed to determine the acute effect of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on the number of sprint repetitions during sprint high-intensity intermittent testing. In addition, blood biochemical (pH, HCO3-, and lactate) responses measured in three occasions were investigated. Thirteen male well-trained sprinters (24.65±3.44 yrs) performed two consecutive trials (7 days apart). Athletes
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The Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (Paces) as a Two-Dimensional Scale: Exploratory and Invariance Analysis Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Filipe Rodrigues,Pedro Forte,Diogo Santos Teixeira,Luís Cid,Diogo Monteiro
ing two correlated but distinct dimensions of enjoyment. In total, 277 individuals (female = 108) aged between 18 and 53 years (M = 35.66; SD = 7.42) participated in the study. The unidimensional model solution displayed good fit. However, the exploratory structural equation modelling specification considering two correlated but distinct dimensions of enjoyment showed a better fit. This study was the
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Investigation of the Head’s Dynamic Response to Boxing Punch Using Computer Simulation Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Neda Boroushak,Hasan Khoshnoodi,Mostafa Rostami
Head injuries are dangerous injuries that are common in combat sports. Nevertheless, the mechanisms of concussion in sport have are not precisely known. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the dynamic response of the head based on linear and rotational accelerations in boxing using computer simulation. The ADAMS software model was used to determine the linear and rotational acceleration of boxing’s
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Evaluation of the Use of Postural Control Strategies during Dual-Tasks of Hearing-Impaired Athletes Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Deniz Simsek,Caner Ozboke,Ela Arican Gultekin
Dual-tasks are often used with postural control. These tasks, which generally target motor skills and cognitive performance, also help to determine the individual’s postural control. The purpose of this study is to determine the changes in performance during the motor task, which includes the cognitive cues of the hearing-impaired athletes. A total of 31 hearing-impaired athletes (male=19, female=12)
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Hand-grip Strength is Correlated with Aerobic Capacity in Healthy Sedentary Young Females Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Figen Dag,Serkan Tas,Ozlem Bolgen Cimen
Aerobic capacity, which is the maximum limit of the rate of oxygen consumption, is an important parameter in determining health-related physical fitness. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between grip strength and aerobic capacity in healthy sedentary young females. Forty healthy, young, and sedentary females participated in the study (20.5±1.5 years). Body composition was assessed
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Accuracy in Archery Shooting is linked to the Amplitude of the ERP N1 to the Snap of Clicker Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Hayri Ertan,Suha Yagcioglu,Alpaslan Yılmaz,Pekcan Ungan,Feza Korkusuz
An archer requires a well-balanced and highly reproducible release of the bowstring to attain high scores in competition. Recurve archers use a mechanical device called the “clicker” to check the draw length. The fall of the clicker that generates an auditory stimulus should evoke a response in the brain. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the event-related potentials during archery shooting
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Psychological Aspect of Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Lower Limb Injuries Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Jan Marusic, University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia, Petra Dolenc, Nejc Sarabon, University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia, University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia
In addition to an athlete’s physical abilities, his or her mental state is also vital for optimal recovery and a successful return to sport after an injury. The purpose of the present review was to determine which psychological factors affect the success of rehabilitation and return to sport following the most frequent musculotendinous thigh injuries (hamstrings, hip adductors, knee extensors), and
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Benefits of Kinesiology Tape on Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Miguel Ortega-Castillo, University of Malaga, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Malaga, Spain, Lidia Martin-Soto, Ivan Medina-Porqueres, University of Malaga, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Malaga, Spain, University of Malaga, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Malaga, Spain
The purpose of this systematic review was to produce a best evidence synthesis of the effects of Kinesiology Tape (KT) in the treatment of tendinopathies. An electronic search on five databases (PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane Library, SportDiscus, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro)) was conducted. Studies were included if (1) patients suffered
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The Influence of the Relative Age Effect in the Czech Youth Ice Hockey League Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Adrián Agricola, University of Hradec Králové, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, Michal Bozděch, Jiří Zháněl, Masaryk University, Faculty of Sports Studies, Department of Kinesiology, Brno, Czech Republic, Masaryk University, Faculty of Sports Studies, Department of Kinesiology, Brno, Czech Republic
The issue of Relative Age Effect (RAE) focuses on the causes and consequences of the failure to respect development patterns of individuals in relation to their success, especially in sports. This study aims to determine whether the influence of the RAE can be proven in the Czech youth ice hockey league (U15) (n=744). A Chi-Square test (χ2) has shown that the influence in the whole investigated group
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Do Pain and Function Improve after Dextrose Prolotherapy or Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Longstanding Groin Pain? Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Omer Ozkan, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Serife Seyma Torgutalp, Levend Karacoban, Gurhan Donmez, Feza Korkusuz, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department
Longstanding groin pain is a non-infectious and inflammatory chronic condition that causes inguinal pain in athletes. We compared dextrose prolotherapy (15% dextrose solution) and platelet-rich plasma (autologous platelet gel, plasma rich in growth factors, platelet concentrate) injections in male soccer players with longstanding groin pain. Forty elite male soccer players, ages between 13 and 33,
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A Combination of Exercise and Therapy with Cabergoline Attenuate Disturbances of Pituitary-Gonadal Hormones in Hyperprolactinemic Male Patients Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Mohammad Fayiz AbuMoh'd, Yarmouk University, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Sports/Movement Sciences, Irbid, Jordan, Samir Qasim, Nesreen Bataineh, Loay Salman, Yarmouk University, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Sports/Movement Sciences, Irbid, Jordan, Yarmouk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Irbid, Jordan, Jordan University of Science
This study aimed to investigate whether cabergoline therapy alone for six months or in combination with a light exercise programme for an additional three months can attenuate hyperprolactinemia in 13 male patients (range: 22 to 45 yrs.) through measuring pituitary-gonadal hormones including prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and total testosterone. The exercise programme
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Comparison of Electromyographic Amplitudes of the Adductor Magnus Muscle among Three Different Clinical Testing Positions Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Walaa M. Elsais, University of Salford, Centre for Health Sciences Research, Manchester, United Kingdom, Walaa S. Mohammad, Majmaah University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
Although normalizing the EMG signals is necessary for physiological interpretation and comparison between muscles and between subjects, no EMG study has investigated the standardized position to achieve maximal contraction for the adductor magnus muscle. Accordingly, it is necessary to employ a maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) position that elicits the highest activation to increase the
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Equine Assisted Activities Have Positive Effects on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Family Functioning Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Gonca Ozyurt, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Psychiatry, Izmir, Turkey, Kursat Ozcan, Cagla Dinsever Elikucuk, Ugur Odek, Selçuk Akpınar, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sport Education, Nevşehir, Turkey, Ankara City Hospital, Department of Child Development, Ankara, Turkey, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş
Equine-assisted activities (EAA) have emerged as a new method of treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of EAA in the areas of social functioning, autistic behaviours, family functioning, and clinical severity for children diagnosed with ASD. The participants were 24 children (4-12 years old) diagnosed with
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Effects of a Four-Week Core Stability Exercise on Functional Movement and Balance in People with Mild Lower-limb Discomfort Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Jiyeon Kim, University of Houston, Department of Health and Human Performance, Houston, TX, United States, Joungbo Ko, Jongil Lim, Hyejung Choi, Kyoungho Seo, Sukho Lee, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Department of Counseling, Health and Kinesiology, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Department of Counseling, Health and Kinesiology, San Antonio, TX, United States
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a short-term core stability exercise on functional movement and balance in people with mild lower-limb discomfort. Twenty people with mild lower-limb discomfort were randomly assigned to control (CG) and core stability exercise training groups (SG, n=10 each). The SG completed twenty 30-min training sessions consisting of Pilates exercises for four weeks
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Quadriceps Muscle Oxygenation during a Maximum Stress Test in Middle-Aged Athletes Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 María-José Paredes-Ruiz, University of Murcia, University Institute for Researching in Aging, Research Group: Physical Exercise and Human Performance, Murcia, Spain, Maria Jodar-Reverte, Vicente Ferrer-Lopez, Ignacio Martínez- González-Moro, University of Murcia, University Institute for Researching in Aging, Research Group: Physical Exercise and Human Performance, Murcia, Spain, University of Murcia
Determining oxygen muscle saturation (SmO2) using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an emerging technique that is increasingly used in sports science; therefore, it is necessary to know its results in different population groups. We analysed it in a group of recreational participants in Nordic Walking. The purpose of this research was to analyse the SmO2 values obtained at various times from testing
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Wakeup Call: Reviewing the Effects of Sleep on Decision-Making in Athletes and Implications for Sports Officials Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Michele Lastella, Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Zozan Onay, Aaron T. Scanlan, Nathan Elsworthy, Nathan W. Pitchford, Grace E. Vincent, Central Queensland University, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Central Queensland University, Human Exercise and Training Laboratory, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
Although sports officials are essential in the adjudication of rules during competitions, research into officiating populations is preliminary. This review explores existing research on the effects of sleep loss on decision-making in athlete populations, to gain relevant insight into sports officials and the growing decision-making demands of their role. Specifically, cognitive factors that influence
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Abstracts from the 17th Annual Scientific Conference of Montenegrin Sports Academy “Sport, Physical Activity and Health: Contemporary Perspectives”: Cavtat, Dubrovnik, Croatia. 2-5 April 2020 Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-04-15 Dusko Bjelica, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro, Stevo Popovic, Selçuk Akpınar, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Nevşehir, Turkey
Physical activity (PA) is a beneficial health behaviour. To present the worldwide, regional, and national prevalence of PA participation in adolescents. The study was based on surveys of adolescents’ population from several countries worldwide. The sample comprised 520,533 adolescents (251,788 boys, 268,745 girls), from 105 countries and regions. Most adolescents engaged in PA up to 3 times/week (57
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Warm-Up Striding Under Load Does Not Improve 5-Km Time Trial Performance in Collegiate Cross-Country Runners Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Eric K. O'Neal, University of North Alabama, Department of Kinesiology, Florence, AL, United States, Ryan T. Albino, Jonathan C. Swain, Dylan W. Sharp, Tara V. Boy, Lauren G. Killen, University of North Alabama, Department of Kinesiology, Florence, AL, United States, University of North Alabama, Department of Kinesiology, Florence, AL, United States, University of North Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
Post-activation potentiation has proven to be an effective strategy to enhance performance for many tasks, but little research has been conducted specifically concerning endurance sport performance. This study examined whether 5-km run performance could be improved by completing pre-run strides while wearing a 6.8 kg weighted compression garment (LOAD). A counter-balanced crossover field study design
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Normative Profile of the Efficacy and Way of Execution for the Block in Women's Volleyball from Under-14 to Elite Levels Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Carlos Echeverría, University of Murcia, Department of Physical Activity and Sports, Murcia, Spain, Enrique Ortega, José Manuel Palao, University of Murcia, Department of Physical Activity and Sports, Murcia, Spain, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Sport Management, Kenosha, WI, United States
This study aimed to establish reference values for technical performance profile of the block regarding execution and efficacy according to the category of competition in female volleyball. The sample of the study was composed of a total of 9,024 blocks from 187 sets of 48 matches played by the top eight teams of under-14, under-16, under-18, 2nd national senior division, 1st national senior division
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Investigation of Pool Workouts on Weight, Body Composition, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Quality of Life among Sedentary Obese Older Women Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Mohammadreza Rezaeipour, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Sport Sciences Department, Zahedan, Iran
The effects of water-based exercises on body composition continue to be controversial. The present study was proposed to assess the impact of pool workouts on weight, body composition, resting energy expenditure (REE), and the quality of life of sedentary obese older women without dietary intervention. Fifty-five sedentary obese women (mean age 69.5 ± 4.3 years) were selected in this prospective experimental
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The Effect of an In-Season 8-Week Plyometric Training Programme Followed By a Detraining Period on Explosive Skills in Competitive Junior Soccer Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Luis Branquinho, University of Beira Interior, Department of Sport Sciences, Covilhã, Portugal, Ricardo Ferraz, Pedro Duarte Mendes, João Petricia, João Serrano, Mário C. Marques, University of Beira Interior, Department of Sport Sciences, Covilhã, Portugal, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Department of Sport and Well Being, Castelo Branco, Portugal, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of an eight-week plyometric training and resistance programme, on different motor abilities, kicking speeds, and individual techniques in competitive junior soccer players. A training programme was applied for eight weeks and was composed of countermovement jump, countermovement onto a box, sprints, and sprints with change of direction. The players were
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Does it Promote Physical Activity? College Students' Perceptions of Pokémon Go Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Zi Yan, Merrimack College, School of Health Sciences, North Andover, MA, United States, Kevin Finn, Kayla Breton, Merrimack College, School of Health Sciences, North Andover, MA, United States, Merrimack College, School of Health Sciences, North Andover, MA, United States
The present study examined whether physical activity participation between Pokémon GO users was different from that of non-users. Participants’ perceptions of the game in terms of promoting physical activity were also evaluated. A total of 393 college students (Female=175, age M=19.03, SD=2.04) took an online survey that measured user activity, perceptions on the game, and recalled physical activity
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Doping Knowledge and Attitudes of Turkish Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Omer Ozkan, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Serife Seyma Torgutalp, Omer Serkan Kara, Gurhan Donmez, Haydar Demire, Yigitcan Karanfil, Melda Pelin Yargic, Feza Korkusuz, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
The use of prohibited substances in the world of sport, in and out of competition, is a major global problem. A number of similar studies have been conducted in other parts of the world that investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of athletes about doping. The results of those studies cannot entirely be extrapolated to elite Turkish athletes. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate elite
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The Association between Relative Age Effect, Goals Scored, Shooting Effectiveness and the Player’s Position, and her Team’s Final Classification in International Level Women’s Youth Handball Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Yzan Saavedra, Rosalía de Castro Multilingual Institute, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Jose M. Saavedra, Reykjavik University, School of Social Sciences, Sports Science Department, Physical Activity, Physical Education, Health and Sport Research Centre (PAPESH), Reykjavik, Iceland
The objectives of this study were (i) to determine whether there is a relationship between the relative age effect (RAE) and the final classification of the teams, player’s positions, number of goals scored, and shooting effectiveness, and (ii) to determine whether there are differences in the number of goals scored and shooting effectiveness depending on the final classification and player’s positions
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The Effect of 16-Minute Thermal Stress and 2-Minute Cold Water Immersion on the Physiological Parameters of Young Sedentary Men Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Robert Podstawski, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Tourism, Recreation and Ecology, Olsztyn, Poland, Krzysztof Borysławski, Cain C.T. Clark, Jari A. Laukkanen, Piotr Gronek, Wrocław University of Life and Environmental Sciences, Department of Anthropology, Wrocław, Poland, Coventry University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry
This study aimed to determine the effect of 16 minutes of thermal stress followed by 2 minutes of cold water immersion on the physiological parameters of fifty-five sedentary men (mean age 20.15±1.30 years), who were exposed to 16 minutes of sauna (temperature: 90-91°C; relative humidity: 14-16%) followed by 2 minutes of cold water immersion (12°C). The participants' somatic characteristics were determined
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Evaluation of Risks and Benefits of Physical Activity of Hypertensives and Normotensives: Fighting a Societal Burden Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Rui Brás, University of Beira Interior, Sport Sciences Department, Covilhã, Portugal, Dulce Esteves, Ricardo Gouveia Rodrigues, Paulo Duarte, Ana Gouveia, Kelly O’Hara, Paulo Pinheiro, University of Beira Interior, Sport Sciences Department, Covilhã, Portugal, University of Beira Interior, Business and Economics Department, Covilhã, Portugal, University of Beira Interior, Business and Economics Department
Physical Activity (PA) is considered a coadjutant factor in the control of hypertension, helping to control this societal burden. This study investigates the factors that may influence the adoption of PA recommendations by hypertensive individuals by comparing physical activity patterns among hypertensives and normotensives and the importance placed on PA by both groups. Data from 966 Portuguese participants
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The Effects of A 6-Week Plyometric Training Programme on Sand Versus Wooden Parquet Surfaces on the Physical Performance Parameters of Well-Trained Young Basketball Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Gokmen Ozen, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Teacher Education, Canakkale, Turkey, Ozdemir Atar, Hurmuz Koc, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Canakkale, Turkey, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Canakkale
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of plyometric training on sand and wooden parquet training surfaces on the physical performance parameters of young male basketball players. Twelve well-trained young male basketball players with age 17.58±0.5 years, body mass 87.73±9.82 kg, and height 193.75±7.02 cm were voluntarily involved in the study. All participants were grouped randomly
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Research Quality Evaluation in Social Sciences: The Case of Criteria on the Conditions and Requirements for Academic Promotion in Serbia, Slovenia and Montenegro Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Stevo Popovic, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro, Sanja Pekovic, Radenko M. Matic, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Kotor, Montenegro, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia
ABSTRACT The primary goal of the present paper is to analyse and compare the criteria on the conditions and requirements for academic promotion in three countries: Serbia, Slovenia and Montenegro. The University of Novi Sad, the University of Ljubljana, and the University of Montenegro were selected to be subjects in this study. The sources used for the analyses in this study were the official criteria
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Psychological State and Behavioural Profiles of Freshman Enrolled in College and University Instructional Physical Activity Programmes under Different Policy Conditions Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Moosong Kim, Northeastern State University, College of Education, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States, Bradley J. Cardinal, Oregon State University, College of Public Health and Human Science, School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Kinesiology Program, Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Between late adolescence and early adulthood, people experience a precipitous decline in their participation in physical activity. Those attending college or university are often presented with opportunities to partake in physical activity, sometimes under compulsory conditions and sometimes under elective conditions. This study examined the psychological and behavioural characteristics of freshman
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Manner of Execution and Efficacy of Reception in Men’s Beach Volleyball Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Jose M. Palao, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, United States, Ana Lopez-Martinez, David Valades, Elena Hernandez, Catholic University of San Antonio, Murcia, Spain, University of Alcala, Alcala de Henares, Spain, Pablo de Olavide University, Sevilla, Spain
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the way the reception was executed on the efficacy of the reception in men’s beach volleyball. The sample of this study was composed of 5,161 receptions, corresponding to 84 matches (179 sets) of the Men’s Beach Volleyball World Tour organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). The sample included only confrontations between
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Factors Affecting Critical Features of Fundamental Movement Skills in Young Children Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Miha Marinsek, University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Maribor, Slovenia, Iva Blazevic, Silvester Liposek, University of Pula, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Croatia, University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Maribor, Slovenia
Despite significant advances in the knowledge and understanding of associations between the phenomenon of excess body weight (hereafter “overweightness”) and fundamental movement skill (FMS) proficiency, the question of how overweightness affects critical features of movement remains unanswered. This study examined the differences in the proficiency of FMS between boys and girls with different weight
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How grit is Related to Objectively Measured Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in School Student Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Vello Hein, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu, Estonia, Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, Andre Koka, Lennart Raudsepp, Henri Tilga, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu, Estonia, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu, Estonia, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu
This study aimed to estimate parameters of the model in which perseverance of effort and consistency of interest of grit scale are related directly to objectively measured physical activity (PA) and indirectly via PA intention in school students (N = 209) aged 12 to 14 years. The Grit Scale was used to estimate the consistency of interests and perseverance of efforts. The measure for intention consisted
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Examination of Exercise-Induced Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle Damage in Terms of Smoking Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Gokhan Ipekoglu, Sinop University, Sports Sciences Faculty, Sinop, Turkey, Halil Taskın, Omer Senel, Selcuk University, Sports Sciences, Faculty, Konya, Turkey, Gazi University, Sports Sciences Faculty, Ankara, Turkey
This study aimed to investigate the effect of acute endurance exercise on cardiac and skeletal muscles in smokers and non-smokers. Eight daily smokers (28.44 ± 3.94 years) and nine non-smokers (29.62 ± 3.46 years) were included. The subjects were not trained and performed continuous endurance exercise on a treadmill for 40 minutes at 70% of maximal heart rate. Venous blood samples were collected at
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Burnout and Coping Strategies among Private Fitness Centre Employees Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Yannis S. Georgiou, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Athens, Greece, Aggeliki Fotiou, Hellenic Open University, Faculty of Business Administration, Patras, Greece
This study aimed to examine the relationships between burnout and coping strategies among private health and fitness centre employees. Using a stratified random sampling method, a sample of 205 employees (50.7% males and 49.3% females) (51.2% full time and 48.8% part-time) completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI–GS) and Ways of Coping Survey questionnaires. Statistical analysis